J4T5 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Finally got my new "old" Riviera. It is really fine with the only real issue being the action was way too high - as someone got the bridge stuck too far up at some point probably trying to adjust for a fully worn out nut. Luckily the frets are fine. A light level, crown and polish, should do the trick. I got the bridge unfrozen and brought the action down to really effortless playing, adjusted the trussrod, and put a Capo at the first fret. Plays great after some adjustment. Just ordered a piece of Bone to make a new nut with. Should be great after that. The Mini Humbuckers are really nice through a Vibrolux Reverb. This guitar has Epiphone Custom Shop right behind the nut on the back of the neck. My camera is acting up but here's a couple pics. Oh yeah! 3 used Epi's costing me less than a used Gibson ES 335. I'm very happy to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4T5 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Seems it 's not as old as I thought but a great guitar anyway. From the serial number it's a 2009. Which is interesting because I don't remember these being offered at any stores around here back then. Don't matter. It's real nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Very nice catch, congrats! Your pretty trio features a fine variation in tailpieces, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4T5 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 I was looking at the pic and noticed that they all have 3 different fretboard inlays. The Sheraton has Peter Florence 59' low winds in it. The Dot has stock Epi 57's, and the Riviera has stock USA Gibson Mini's. At least that is what the internet says. When I pull the strings off the Riviera and make the new nut, I'm going to remove one of the pickups and see what it says undernath. They sound really great and I don't think I'll be changing them. I think I'll be leaving the Riviera totally stock. I do have the trussrod cover - it is off in the picture to adjust the trussrod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Well, in just three guitars you seem to have a full catalog of variations in many respects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4T5 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 I really am looking forward to the right size Case for the Riviera. They shipped the Riviera in a Dreadnaught case. Which sort of works but I have to put padding under the body so the neck joint doesn't bind when closing the case. I ordered a TKL 8855 - not the cheapest case in town - but I think the guitar is worth it. Now if I could just find a P93 Goldtop....and a bag of cash somewhere...... :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Confirm about the case - a nice one for a nice guitar will make a nice match. Good luck for finding some cash and a nice P93! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4T5 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Those gold P93's went right pass me. Didn't see them coming and didn't see them going. Only now I see them crop up on the net with bragging rights from the lucky few who got one...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Well, perhaps there's a red P93 left for you? Anyway, it should be no problem having a golden one built for that money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Seems it 's not as old as I thought but a great guitar anyway. From the serial number it's a 2009. Which is interesting because I don't remember these being offered at any stores around here back then. I do recall seeing information on this model a few years back. I don't believe it was marketed in the USA, but if some trickled in, it was a very limited number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Seems it 's not as old as I thought but a great guitar anyway. From the serial number it's a 2009. Which is interesting because I don't remember these being offered at any stores around here back then. Don't matter. It's real nice... I think they were (mostly) marketed in Canada, Europe, and Asia, as I remember. I remember it, because it was the first non-American made version (aside from the Elitist) to have the correct original "oval" headstock inlay, whereas they used the "crown" inlay, in the Korean and earlier Chinese versions. Might have been some in the USA, in very limited numbers, through a "special dealer only," thing. But, I'm not sure about that. :unsure: Your's has the wider Gibson like "Mickey Mouse" upper bout horns, while the Kalamazzo, Nashville USA, and Elitist all had a narrow version of the upper bout horns. No big deal, just interesting. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 super sweet Rivvie...and nice couchmates it has ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Very nice trio you got there. I really like the red one with the frequensator, man does that look cool (to me)..yes indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyphre Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I have very positive regard towards your collection. :) Very good taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrasso Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 HNGD. I have one of the last produced at the Unsung plant in Korea. While it has the non correct crown inlay on the headstock and body shape, its one of my best players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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